On Stage Auditions

 

AUDITION NOTICE: LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

Cadence proudly presents Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece

Long Day’s Journey Into Night is generally recognized as one of the greatest plays in American and World Theatre. The play takes place on a single day in August 1912. The setting is Monte Cristo Cottage, the seaside home of the Tyrones in Connecticut. The four main characters are the semi-autobiographical representations of O'Neill, his older brother, and their parents.

The play portrays a family struggling to grapple with the realities and consequences of each member's failings. The parents and two sons blame and resent each other for various reasons; bitterness and jealousy serve as proxies for ultimately failed attempts at tenderness and compassion. The family's enduring emotional and psychological stress is fueled by their shared self-analysis, combined with articulate honesty. The story deals with addiction, unfulfilled dreams, moral flaws, and the struggle of family relationships.

This production will be directed by Rusty Wilson.

 

PRODUCTION DETAILS

  • Rehearsals Begin: Early August 2025

  • Performance Dates: September 25–October 11, 2025

  • Venue: Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia

ROLES AVAILABLE

JAMES TYRONE SR (60s) - The family patriarch, a once-promising actor who chose financial security over artistic integrity.
JAMIE TYRONE (30s) - The eldest son, not thin. An alcoholic actor living in his father's shadow.
EDMUND TYRONE (20s) - Thin, frail. The younger son and O'Neill's autobiographical character.

The roles of MARY TYRONE and CATHLEEN are pre-cast.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit via email:

  • A video of your 1-minute dramatic monologue

  • Headshot and resume

Email submissions to: casting@cadencetheatre.org

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Virtual audition submissions due: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

  • Callbacks: Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM; additional details will be emailed to individuals who are called back

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • Actors of all races and ethnicities are welcome to audition.

  • AEA and non-union actors are welcome, but must provide their own housing and transportation. All performers paid.

No phone calls, please.